Maintaining a lead the whole game, the boys varsity baseball team defeated Rockhurst High School 7-5 on Tuesday, April 25. They played at Rockhurst high school with many East students in attendance to watch another Rockhurst vs. East rivalry game. Senior Jack Laird pitched 6 innings, contributing to the Lancers victory. Their next game was on Tuesday, April 29 against Blue Valley West, which they ended up winning. The varsity team plays again on May 2 against Olathe South at the Olathe District Activity Center.
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Senior Jack Laird pitches at the beginning of the game. Photo by Emily Pollock
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Junior John Mendy watches as the batboy places one of the bats back. Photo by Emily Pollock
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Many students from the senior class made their own section in the grass to support the team. Photo by Emily Pollock
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The batter watches and waits to hit the ball. Photo by Emily Pollock
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Junior Jack Jones narrowly misses getting the opposing player out. Photo by Emily Pollock
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An east player set down his helmet after batting. Photo by Emily Pollock
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Senior Jack Laird pitches the ball in hopes of striking out the batter. Photo by Emily Pollock
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Senior Samson Eby gets ready to go up to bat. Photo by Emily Pollock
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Senior Matthew Bolinger catches the ball towards the end of the seventh inning. Photo by Emily Pollock
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Sophomore Fletcher Noblit bunts the ball and sprints to first base, ultimately being safe. Photo by Emily Pollock
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Junior Anthony Mazza celebrates with his team after a successful inning. Photo by Emily Pollock
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Senior Carson Dilks watches as his team is up to bat. Photo by Emily Pollock
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Senior Matthew Bolinger, the catcher for the team, catches the ball which ended up being a strike. Photo by Emily Pollock
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The team huddles at the top of the seventh inning. Photo by Emily Pollock
